View Single Post
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 04-30-2008
JohnRPollard's Avatar
JohnRPollard JohnRPollard is offline
Sailor
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Chesapeake
Posts: 2,037
Rep Power: 3
JohnRPollard has a spectacular aura aboutJohnRPollard has a spectacular aura about
Quote:
Originally Posted by eryka View Post
Sailhagg: have you considered those spring-loaded faucet handles? The ones that shut off automatically when you aren't holding them in the 'on' position?
Eryka,

Both of our showers (head and cockpit) have the spring loaded trigger. For folks with modest tankage and high demands, it's about the only way to go. The other thing that helps is a loud water pump!!

I think careful water usage is something that usually must be taught. As Melrna points out, many landlubbers irrespective of gender just don't get it. Some can pick it up quickly, others never do (both on land and aboard).

On the other hand, I do think women often need/deserve a somewhat more generous water allowance than guys. I'm happy to provide that for my wife if at all possible, even if I have to brush my teeth with 1/8 cup of water!!

But who amongst us does not covet that shoreside shower whenever the opportunity presents?

Sorry to butt into HerSailNet...
__________________

Pacific Seacraft Crealock 31
Reply With Quote